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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002, 1,502.64 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002, 1,502.64 and 352.56 is: 528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002 : 1,502.64 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002/1,502.64 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002x = 1,502.64 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002x = 529,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,770.76/1,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.71

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